MIDO will make an early return to White Hart Lane after Boro were paired with Spurs in today’s Carling Cup third round draw.

The former Tottenham striker signed for Boro in a #6m transfer last month and has made an instant impact with the Riverside faithful.

He’ll certainly feel he has something to prove against Martin Jol’s side after failing to nail down a regular place in the North London outfit’s starting XI.

One player who won’t be involved is new #5m signing Gary O’Neil, who is cup-tied after playing in Portsmouth’s 3-0 second round win over Leeds on Tuesday. Boro beat Northampton 2-0 to earn a place in today’s draw.